Specialist - Quality Excellence

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Quality Control & FMEA Specialist based in Chennai, India. This role focuses on leading quality planning activities, ensuring alignment between FMEAs and control plans, and driving improvements across global teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least three years of project management experience. Excellent English communication skills are mandatory, with German or Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably in multi-national environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing quality control plans derived from P-/D-FMEAs.
• At least 3 years of experience working with global teams, demonstrating adaptability and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end quality planning activities and ensure alignment between FMEAs and control plans.
• Verify that end-to-end control plans are fully aligned with P-FMEAs and D-FMEAs.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines.

Skills

Project management

Quality control planning

APQP

Six Sigma

FMEA methodologies

SPCs

English communication

German or Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Quality Control & FMEA Specialist with strong project management expertise. In this role, you will lead end-to-end quality planning activities, ensure alignment between FMEAs and control plans, and drive cross-functional improvements across global teams. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders to uphold customer requirements, enhance quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Tasks

Quality Planning & FMEA Integration

• Verify that end-to-end control plans (including SPCs) are fully aligned with P‑FMEAs and D‑FMEAs.
• Ensure all critical and special characteristics are accurately derived from FMEAs and translated into robust control plans.
• Lead ongoing improvements to baseline quality standards and best practices (MSA, Lean, Kaizen, APQP frameworks).
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement preventive quality measures across processes.

Knowledge Management

• Own and manage lessons learned documentation in alignment with FMEAs and control plan updates.
• Ensure consistent application of updated standards across teams and projects.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines, cost expectations, and customer requirements.
• Facilitate smooth collaboration with global teams and ensure successful project deliverables.

Profile

Education

Education: B achelor’s degree (minimum) or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably in multi-national environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing quality control plans derived from P‑/D‑FMEAs.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in APQP, Six Sigma, FMEA methodologies, SPCs, and quality tools (certifications preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience working with global teams, demonstrating adaptability and strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain quality processes and control plan requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory); German or Spanish is an added advantage.
• Creative, structured, humorous, and persuasive—able to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.